Special Constables
All kinds of people, from all walks of life, for all kinds of reasons volunteer with West Mercia Police Special Constabulary. It's a way to get involved in policing and to give something back to the community.
Special Constables in HerefordSpecial Constables are unpaid, part-time police officers who work in some of the most important areas of policing, using their spare time to make a difference. They commit to a minimum of 16 hours a month, although many people do significantly more as the hours can be flexible to fit around work and home life commitments.
Fully-trained Special Constable have full police powers, wear a police uniform and work alongside regular police officers and police staff, with opportunities for promotion to develop their leadership and management skills.
You can read more about the roles and responsibilities of Special Constables and the history of the Special Constabulary by clicking on the links above.
